Bring your broken household items to skilled volunteers for free repair assistance at the City of Melville EcoHub.
Sunday 22 March 2026
9:30am - 12:00pm
Piney Lakes Reserve, 555 Leach Hwy, Winthrop WA 6150, Australia
Free
Repair Lab Melville offers a wonderful opportunity for families to breathe new life into their broken household items. This free community event encourages sustainability by helping reduce waste and landfill through repair. Parents and children alike can learn valuable repair skills while connecting with friendly volunteers eager to assist.
At this drop-in event, volunteers will attempt to repair a variety of household items including small electrical appliances, textiles, shoes, furniture, bicycles, and stands. While not all items can be guaranteed repair, the volunteers bring their skills, tools, and time to help as much as possible. You can also explore the Buy Nothing Market, where you can drop off or take home items for free, promoting reuse and community sharing.
- Date: 22 March 2026
- Time: 09:30 - 12:00
- Location: City of Melville EcoHub, 555 Leach Highway, Winthrop WA 6150
- Cost: Free
- No booking required; first come, first served
Volunteers encourage you to stay with them during the repair to chat and learn useful skills. Only one item can be repaired at a time per visitor to ensure fairness. Please note that dogs are not permitted at the event.
The event is held at the City of Melville EcoHub, a well-known environmental education centre located at 555 Leach Highway, Winthrop. The venue is accessible by car and public transport, with ample parking available. The EcoHub is a welcoming space dedicated to sustainability and community engagement.
- Repairs are free but depend on volunteer expertise and available tools.
- Some items may be beyond repair; advice will be provided in such cases.
- Please take back any unclaimed items from the Buy Nothing Market when you leave.
- Arrive early to secure your spot as it operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
This is a free event with no bookings required. Just bring your item and arrive during the event hours. The spirit of community sharing and sustainability makes this an ideal outing for parents wanting to teach their children about reducing waste and practical repair skills.
